Norðurál

The Grundartangi primary aluminum plant of Nordural was energized in June 1998 with an original capacity of 60,000 metric tons per year (mtpy) and 160 employees. The aluminum facility has grown in phases and reached over 280,000 mtpy in 2012. The number of employees has grown to approximately 600. Nordural is the largest employer in the western part of Iceland. The company has created stable employment and has played an important role in securing residence in the local municipalities. It is the policy of Nordural that the majority of its employees come from the neighboring communities, resulting in about 80% residing in Akranes, Borgarnes and the other local municipalities. Nordural is a popular workplace and offers diverse jobs. Among the company’s employees are engineers, technicians, business administrators, psychologists, chemists, physicians, biologists, computer scientists, mechanics, machinists, electricians and welders, in addition to unskilled workers who gain specialization through their work and studies at the aluminum plant.